Development and Progressions:
Progression through Biathlon categories is based upon level of ability, rather than age.
.22 Rifles: Beginners, 15 years or older, must start in the Under-17 rifle categories. The first rifle category is Development-Level 1 (DEV-1), then Development-Level 2 (DEV-2), and then Sr. Boys/Girls
Note that there are only upper age limits in these younger categories.
International Biathlon Union (IBU): Athletes 17 years or older progress on the basis of the IBU categories- Youth Men/Women, Jr Men/Women and Sr. Men /Women. This progressive approach to mastering the sport is in line with the Biathlon Canada model for Long-Term Athlete Development (M-LTAD).
Please note: At their discretion, coaches may move any athlete to a training group they deem appropriate.
PAL: A PAL (Possession and Acquisition License) is required for each rifle athlete and parents. Athletes over 12 years of age must obtain their own Minor’s PAL. Please ensure a minimum of one adult family member has a PAL by the time programs begin.For information on obtaining a PAL contact aheia.com or a gun range. It may take up to 3 months to receive your PAL once it has been mailed.
ENSC Membership: ENSC Biathlon Program participants must have an ENSC membership.
- Family Membership: $50
Biathlon Rifles Youth:
Season: September – March (weather permitting)
Schedule: Mondays and/or Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm and/or Saturdays 10:00-Noon.
Recommendations:
- DEV1/DEV2: 2-days (Wed and Sat)
- Senior/Junior B/G: 3-days (Mon, Wed and Sat)
- Additional skiing specific training is strongly recommended
Cost:
- 2-Days at the biathlon range: $650
- 3-Days at the biathlon range: $945
- 1 Day skiing at Gold Bar: YD – $205
- 2 Day skiing at Gold Bar: YD – $480
- 1 Day skiing at Gold Bar: YR – $295
- 2 Day skiing at Gold Bar: YR – $690
- Plus ENSC membership
- Plus Biathlon Alberta membership
Equipment:
- Rifle: A limited number of biathlon rifles can be rented from ENSC for $250 per year plus deposit. Please follow link for more info about the ENSC Rifle Rental Agreement
- Ski Equipment: Dev1 & Dev2, require appropriate skate ski equipment
- Ski Equipment: Senior Boys/Girls and Youth/Junior require appropriate Skate and Classic ski equipment. We encourage our athletes to have a pair of ‘warm up skis’ in addition to their race skis.
- Ammunition: expect to spend $400+ per year.
- Rifle Cleaning and Maintenance
- PAL: A PAL (Possession and Acquisition License) is required for each rifle athlete and parents. Athletes over 12 years of age must obtain their own Minor’s PAL. Please ensure a minimum of one adult family member has a PAL by the time programs begin.For information on obtaining a PAL contact aheia.com or a gun range. It may take up to 3 months to receive your PAL once it has been mailed.
Location: Practices are held at the Edmonton Nordic Biathlon Centre, Strathcona Science Park.
Biathlon Alberta Membership: It is very important that all biathlon athletes, coaches, volunteers and officials are active members of Biathlon Alberta. Register here
